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CE/AP WORLD HISTORY 2012 SUMMER READING

PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Please download the AP World Summer reading below. Students must completely read Jared Diamond's Gun, Germs and Steel as well as write detailed responses to several reading comprehension questions by the first day of class in the 2012-2013 school year. The document also lists requirements and expectations and contains an "CE/AP/Honors Student-Parent-Teacher Contract" that requires approval signatures.

DOWNLOAD THE AP AND CE WORLD HISTORY SYLLABI BELOW (WORKING DRAFTS):

*NOTE: You will learn at least on new AP World History skill, such as note taking, thesis development or writing a change over time essay, for the first 12-13 weeks of the first semester, then these skills will be relearned and utilized over and over again during the course of the year. Development of these skills is necessary for you to pass the World History exam in Spring.

WEEK #1 (PERIOD #1):

Introductory Note: It’s always difficult to get started and jump right in, especially during the first week. I’ve done my best to limit the amount of required reading this week, but you must complete all of the assignments listed below.

First Day of Class--DUE: Evidence of completion of summer reading—Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs and Steel and reading comprehension questions. This assignment must be submitted to me on the first day as your “ticket” into AP World History.Without your ticket, you will be moved to regular World History.

Required readings: Diamond, Guns, Germs and Steel and Stearns, Chapter 1 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter). Topics:Introduction to AP World History, locating world history in the environment and time, early human development

Also due this week:Download the “Early Humans” folder, read “The Beginning of Time” and complete the worksheet “Becoming Human” in association with the website www.becominghuman.org.The website will require you to download and save software on a computer for you to access. While we will review some of the website and its movie clips in class, you will be responsible for exploring the website in its entirety as well as completing all 19 questions and the “Final Assignment” on the worksheet.

Due this week: Download the folder “Agriculture, Sumerians & Babylonians.” 1) Read “The Geography of the Middle East” and complete all geography activities. 2) Complete all Sumerian and Babylonian readings, graphic organizers and activities, as described. We will discuss your Noah and the Flood and Gilgamesh reading assignments in great detail, so come to class prepared with this complete as well!

WEEK #3 (PERIOD #1):

Disclaimer: We will be analyzing the Holy Bible as historical text only; I am not preaching or advocating a particular faith.

Required readings: Stearns, Chapter 1 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Basic features of early civilizations in different environments: culture, state, and social structure. In addition, students should know enough about two early civilizations to compare them. A focus on the early Hebrews and ancient Egypt.

Due this week: Download the folder “Hebrews & Ancient Egypt.” 1) Complete all assignments in the “Hebrew” folder, containing several graphic organizers. You will need to use a hard copy of the Holy Bible or go online to http://www.biblegateway.com/. Also, use www.jewfaq.org/ for helpful information on famous Jewish kings and leaders and time periods. 2) Read all articles and complete all assignments in the “Egyptian” folder.

WEEK #4 (PERIOD #1):

Due this week: Download the “Indus Valley & Ancient Chinese Dynasties” folder. 1) For the ancient India assignments, you will need to complete all geography readings, follow the directions on the worksheet “The Geography of South Asia” to complete a physical and political map of India, and complete the graphic organizers. To label the parts of the Shiva Statue, read the article “Shiva as Nataraja - Dance and Destruction In Indian Art.” 2) For the early China assignments, you will need to complete the map activity on China and the Shang Dynasty newspaper project. Then, choose to complete ONE of the following: “The Three Teachings” or “Buddhism” graphic organizer.

WEEK #5 (PERIOD #2):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapters 4(and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Classical civilizations – Classical Greece and Alexander the Great

Due this week: 1) Read the selection from “The Trojan war” and answer the accompanying questions. 2) Read the article "Herodotus and Thucydides: Inventing History" and complete the questions for "Discussion & Writing" on p. 5. 3) Read “Sparta” and “Athens: School for Citizens” and complete “Athens and Sparta Comparison” graphic organizer. REVISION: 4) Read “Pericles’ Funeral Oration” and Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and complete a Venn diagram on the two speeches. 5) Read “Socrates,” “Plato” and “Aristotle.” We will host a Socratic Seminar based on the question “Which philosopher best answers the question: ‘What is knowledge?’” Just be prepared with your personal notes for the Seminar. 6) Read “The Legacy of Alexander the Great” and answer “Questions for discussion and writing.” 7) Complete “Greek Scientists” graphic organizer.

Due this week: 1) Read “When Roman Law Ruled the World” and complete “For Discussion and Writing” questions. 2) Read “The Founding of Rome” and “The Early Roman Republic” and complete the “Republic” graphic organizer. 3) Read the three Julius Caesar articles, “The Deeds of Augustus Caesar,” “Rome: A Vast and Powerful Empire.” 4) Read “Document Packet: Early Christianity” and THINK about these questions: “Applying Jesus Christ’s philosophy, how does he suggest Christian should treat the Romans? Why do you think the Romans felt threatened by these teachings and decided to persecute the early Christians?” We will discuss this in class. 5) Read “Christianity in the Roman Empire” and complete the related questions. 6) Read “Constantine’s Dilemma Parts I & II” and complete “Task Sheets #1 & 2.” 7) Read “The Barbarian Invasions,” “Dining with Attila the Hun,” and “Document Packet: Decline of the Roman Empire” and complete all associated questions located inside.

PERIODS #1-2 AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP:

Download the Units 1-2 Outline and vocab terms as well as the AP Practice Essay questions. You will be required to complete a few practice Units 1-2 AP World History Change Over Time essays, Compare/Contrast essays, or DBQ questions. The practice exam will count as a test grade!

To prepare for the essay questions, you should use the graphic organizers to create essay outlines filled with historical content from notes and readings! Please refer to the essay acronyms and the writing tips for helpful advice.

WEEK #7 (PERIOD #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapter 9 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Questions of periodization. Focus on the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.

Due this week: 1) Read “Byzantium: The New Rome” and “The Byzantine Empire: A Blend of East and West” and EITHER: Complete the "Reading Comprehension Questions" in the separate Word document OR complete “Comparing Empires—Byzantium vs. Rome” graphic organizer. 2) Complete “Justinian Code vs. Present Laws.” 3) Read "Fall of Constantinople," (a primary source account of the siege of the city) and complete this writing prompt: Produce a 250-300 word biased, eyewitness newspaper-style account about the Fall of Constantinople, from either a Christian or Muslim perspective. 5) Go to the following website and explore the virtual tour of a Byzantine Orthodox Church: http://www.ekatontapyliani.org/. Then, go to the following websites and explore the virtual tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-st-peters-basilica.htm and http://www.saintpetersbasilica.org/Docs/SPB-VirtualTour5.htm. Write a 250-300 word compare/contrast essay on the architectural characteristics and iconography inside and outside the Byzantine and Roman Catholic churches. Focus Question: How do the contrasting physical characteristics of these two places reflect differences in worship and beliefs between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic faiths?

WEEK #9 (PERIOD #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapters 6 and 10 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: Crusades, Islam and Crisis to the 14th C.

Due this week: 1) Read “Pope Urban Calls for a Crusade,” “Islam and the West,” “The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem, 1099.” 2) Read “Muslim Conquests in Europe” (pages 6-9 of the Bill of Rights in Action) and answer questions for “Discussion and Writing.” 3) Read “Analyzing Primary Sources—The European Crusades” and answer all associated questions located inside. 4) Read “Richard the Lionheart Massacres the Saracens, 1191” and “Evaluate the Career and Policies of Saladin” and complete the assignment as described. 5) Read “The Magna Carta” and answer the associated comprehension questions. 6) Read “Causes of the Black Death” and complete the questions and activities.

WEEK #10 (PERIOD #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapters 12-14 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: The feudal era in China and Japan.

Due this week: Download “Feudal China and Japan” folder. 1) For Feudal China, complete the Marco polo reading and crossword and the Mongols reading and “Flow Chart.” Just look over “Mongol Primary sources & questions” and we will discuss these in class. 2) For the “Chinese Dynasties Project,” complete the graphic organizer portion for one dynasty of your choice and prepare a digital poster, as directed. 3) For Feudal Japan, complete all reading comprehension assignments and graphic organizers.

WEEK #11 (Period #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapter 8 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Traditional Africa

Due this week: Download the “Traditional Africa” folder. 1) Complete the geography and reading assignments. We MAY complete much of the “On a Safari to an African Kingdom” Internet project in class but be prepared to complete it for homework!

WEEK #12 (Period #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapter 11 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Pre-Columbian Latin American Civilizations

Due this week: Download the “Pre-Columbian Latin America” folder and complete the assignments. You will need Internet access to complete the Web Quest for “Document-Based Activities on Pre-Columbian American Empires: The Maya, Aztec, and Inca” (start with the questions on p. 3 and finish on p. 6).

WEEK #13 (Period #3):

Required readings: Stearns, Chapter 3 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Feudal India and AP World Practice exam.

Due this week: Download the Feudal India folder. Read “Asoka, King of Behar: The Rock Edicts, c. 257 BCE” and complete the questions. Complete the “Plus-Minus” chart on Mughal rulers. Complete ALL 5 “Feudal India Internet Lessons & Assignments” in order as directed (but not the extension activities unless I instruct you to do so), using the websitehttp://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/teachers/lessons/4/. While we will complete some of these lessons in class, you will be expected to work independently as well. Read Linda Schaffer's article "Southernization" and think (no need to write out) about the attached questions. We will host a Socratic Seminar on the article.

PERIOD #3 WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP:

Download the Unit 3 Outline and vocab terms as well as the AP Practice Essay questions. You will be required to complete a few practice Unit 3 AP World History Change Over Time essays, Compare/Contrast essays, or DBQ questions. The practice exam will count as a test grade!

To prepare for the essay questions, you should use the graphic organizers to create essay outlines filled with historical content from notes and readings! Please refer to the essay acronyms and the writing tips for helpful advice.

WEEK #15 (Period #4):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 16, 19, 20 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: Changes in trade, technology, and global interactions; e.g., the Columbian Exchange, the impact of guns, changes in ship building, and navigational devices, slavery in Latin America and Africa

Due this week: Download the folder “Exploration, Discovery & Slavery.”

1) Read “Discovers and Explorers” and complete this puzzle; Read Zinn’s “Columbus, Indians, and Human Progress” and complete the questions by Wednesday’s class because we will host a Socratic Seminar on Zinn’s arguments. Read “Miguel Barnet – Esteban Montejo (Cuba, 1966) From: The Biography of a Runaway Slave” BUT DO NOT complete “Life as a Slave” activity; Read the “Exploration and Discovery” document packet and complete the 350-word prompt: How did European-Native American contact forever change the economic, political and religious lives and activities of the natives and the Europeans? Use evidence from the readings;

2) For African slavery, complete all reading assignments and questions on your own. You will probably need to complete the Google Earth Assignment on the Slave Trade at home as well unless we have some time during class.

WEEK #16 (Period #4):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 21(and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Ottoman Empire and foreign relations

Due this week: Download the “Ottoman Empire” folder and complete the activities, readings, questions and graphic organizers. For “The Ottomans: 2 – the Reign of Suleiman” complete “Discussion Points” only. Note: The Ottoman and Saffavid article is meant to help you complete the Ottoman and Saffavid graphic organizers.

2) Read Scientific Revolution Packets #’s 1-3 and complete the following 350-word prompt: Using detail from the reading: How did the Scientific Revolution challenge the Catholic Church and traditional thinking of the Middle Ages?

2) Read Enlightenment Document Packet #3 (on “Enlightened” monarchs in central Europe and Russia) and answer the following 350-word prompt: How did these absolute monarchs try to legitimize their rule using Enlightenment ideas? Is an “Enlightened Monarch” even possible?; Read “Age of Absolutism: Peter the Great Deals with a Rebellion” and “Peter the Great’s Reforms” and answer the accompanying questions.

PERIOD #4 AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP:

Download the Unit 4 Outline and vocab terms as well as the AP Practice Essay questions. You will be required to complete a few practice Unit 4 AP World History Change Over Time essays, Compare/Contrast essays, or DBQ questions. The practice exam will count as a test grade!

To prepare for the essay questions, you should use the graphic organizers to create essay outlines filled with historical content from notes and readings! Please refer to the essay acronyms and the writing tips for helpful advice.

WEEK #20: (Period #5):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 23(and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: French Revolution and Napoleon—Causes, Phases of the Revolution and Napoleon.

Due this week: Read “The Beginning of the French Revolution, 1789” from Eyewitnesstohistory.com; Battle of Waterloo, 1815 from Eyewitnesstohistory.com. Here are the assignments, organized by subtopics:

Causes: Complete the causes of the French Revolution worksheets #’s 1-2 (Do not complete the Extension Tasks);

Early Republic Phase: Read “The Declaration of Rights of Man,” “The Declaration of the Rights of Women,” and “The French Revolution Begins” and complete the questions (Do not complete the 2-page Bonus Question); Examine the materials on the Trial and Execution Louis XVI (Do not complete any of the questions or activities b/c we will debate the verdict in class!);

Reign of Terror, Robespierre and Committee of Public Safety: Read and complete “The Reign of Terror” worksheet ; Examine “The Terror: The Revolution Eats its Children” worksheet (Do not complete any of these questions or activities because we will complete these in class).

Napoleon: Read and complete “The Rise of Napoleon” worksheet (But do not complete the “Timeline” task on the first page); Read and complete “Changes Under Napoleon” worksheet; Read Napoleon Document Packet #1 and answer this 250-word prompt: Did Napoleon betray the ideals of the Revolution OR should he be considered part of the Revolution?

WEEK #21 (Period #5):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 25(and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Latin American Independence Movements

Due this week: Download the folder “Latin American Independence.” Complete all readings and assignments. For the “Caribbean Snapshot” worksheet, list important historical information and label vital geographic locations for the Revolutions in Haiti and Mexico. For the “South America Snapshot” worksheet, list important historical information and label vital geographic locations for the Revolutions in Latin America. Yes, you will need to roleplay one of the leaders of the independence movements in an imaginary news conference by the end of the week! No need to produce a poster as the assignment states, but a brief PowerPoint will be required.

WEEK #22 (Period #5):

Required readings: Stearns Chapters 23, 24, 26 and 27 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: The Industrial Revolution

Due this week: Download the “Industrial Revolution” folder. Study the “Coal Industry” sheet; Read “What were conditions like for children…” and complete the required questions and activities; Read “Document Packet: Industrial Revolution” and, using the “bill template” as your guide, write an bill to the British Parliament, reporting your findings on the way children and workers are treated in the factory and the kinds of laws which must be passed to end the abuse (250-300 words); Read “City Life during the mid-1800’s” and complete the related questions and activities; Read “Impact of the Railways” and complete the related questions and activities (DO NOT do 500-word extended writing piece).

WEEK #23 (Period #5):

Required readings: Stearns Chapters 23, 24, 26 and 27 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Note: I focus heavily on Karl Marx in this unit by analyzing his work as a reaction against industrialization and capitalism. You will notice that Marx is discussed in several chapters throughout the textbook, so if you need more information about him, look him up in the index!

Topics: “Mass” Society and Social Theory

Due this week: Download the “Mass Society” folder. Read “Population, Population, Population: How did it grow?” and complete the related questions and activities. Read the selections from Proudhon and Marx/Engel. Then, write a 5-paragraph compare/contrast essay, focusing on Marx’s communism vs. Proudhon’s anarchism. Hint: Both writers opposed the capitalistic system, but they proposed radically different ideas. Your paper should feature several quotes from the texts, along with your own interpretations. In order to receive a top grade, your paper should feature much critical analysis, rather than simply summary. You are allowed to criticize or support the authors’ ideas in your thesis statement, but avoid using the personal “I” in your paper. This paper should be typed (12-point, New Times Roman) proofread and spellchecked. We will host a Socratic Seminar on Proudhon and Marx on Thursday!

Additional Note: If you have questions about how to effectively write a 5-paragraph essay, see me.

REVISION: Due to the assigned 5-paragraph essay, you will not be required to take an AP quiz this week.

WEEK #25 (Period #5):

Required readings: Stearns Chapters 23, 24, 26 and 27 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: “New Colonialism” and Imperialism and AP World Practice Exam

Due this week: Download the “Imperialism” folder. The following assignments are organized by subtopics:

1) Complete "Maps of Imperialism" assignments

2) The British in India: Read “Pros and Cons of British Rule” and “British Rule and Indian Nationalism” document packet. Then, using details and quotes from the readings, write ONE newspaper-style editorial, 250-300 words in length about EITHER: Option #1: Argue for the benefits of British rule in India as well as why the British should remain. OR…Option #2: Argue against British rule in India as well as why the British should leave. We will host a Socratic Seminar on these readings.

3) European rule in Africa(“New Imperialism”): Read the excerpt from Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and answer the following question in 250-300 words: Is Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” a literary classic and a powerful indictment about the evils of imperialism or a highly racist account of white-African relations?

4) Western economic imperialism in Asia: Read “Kaiser William II and German Interests in China” and “Support the Dynasty, Destroy the Foreigners: The Boxer Uprising in China” (pages 10-13) and choose ONE of the following options: Option #1: Answer “For Discussion and Writing” questions. Or… Option #2: Draw a political cartoon with an accompanying caption, criticizing or making fun of Western influence in China.

PERIOD 5 AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP:

Download the Unit 5 Outline and vocab terms as well as the AP Practice Essay questions. You will be required to complete a few practice Unit 5 AP World History Change Over Time essays, Compare/Contrast essays, or DBQ questions. The practice exam will count as a test grade!

To prepare for the essay questions, you should use the graphic organizers to create essay outlines filled with historical content from notes and readings! Please refer to the essay acronyms and the writing tips for helpful advice.

WEEK #26 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 28 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: The Great War—Causes, conditions on the field, and consequences.

Due this week: Here are the assignments, organized by subtopics:

Causes: Read through “Study Guide: The Causes and Consequences of the First World War” (Don’t do the recommended essays) and “Document Packet: Who was responsible for starting WWI?” Also look over the “Who was responsible for World War I” graphic organizer BEFORE coming to class. On Monday, you will meet in small groups to share and record your ideas and then we will hold a class debate on the causes of WWI, as the assignment suggests. You MUST come prepared to participate!

Conditions on the battlefield: Read “First World War Weapons” and complete the accompanying crossword puzzle. Focus on Somme, the most important WWI battle featuring trench warfare, by completing all of the following: Read “A Death at the Battle of Somme;” “Trench Warfare in WWI.” Complete the worksheet “Living through the War: The Battle of Somme.” Choose one of the following options: Option #1: Complete “The Daily Tribune: The Battle of Somme,” which requires you to create the front page of a newspaper, featuring articles and one illustration of the war. Your articles should be summative and analytical and full of historical detail. Please draw your own representations of the Battle; your drawing can take the form of a political cartoon, if you wish. OR... Option #2: Acting as a soldier in the Battle of Somme, write a 1-page letter back to your family at home. For this activity, make sure you fulfill all requirements as described in "A Letter from the Trenches" worksheet.

Versailles/Consequences: Read “Document Packet: The Controversial Peace of 1919” and complete “The Treaty of Versailles” graphic organizer. Also, complete “President Wilson’s 14 Points” graphic organizer. On Wednesday, we will hold a debate in class over the Versailles Peace Treaty, so look over the “Versailles Debate Table.” The debate table will be filled out during class.

WEEK #27 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 29 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: The Interwar Years: A Precarious Peace, Depression, New Politics and the Rise of Dictators. Major Focus: The changing conditions of the U.S. economy during the 1920’s and 1930’s vs. the turbulent economic and political atmosphere in Germany, bringing about the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Due this week: Read and study “The Wall Street Crash” chart and complete the accompanying “Discussion” questions; Read and complete “The Causes and Consequences of the Wall Street Crash.” Read “How did Hitler come to power in 1933?” Complete the following: “Communism and Fascism: What are the similarities and differences?” graphic organizer.” Read “Why did the Nazis come to power?” and “Nazi Propaganda and its Applications” document packets BUT DO NOT complete the questions “Nazi Rise to Power, Propaganda, and Jews.” Read and complete the questions for “Life in Nazi Germany 1933-39: Workers and Work;” “The Hitler State;” “Nazism and Racism.”

WEEK #28 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 30 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: World War II and the Holocaust

Note: This is a big topic with a lot of depth. Therefore, I will focus on major themes, such as causes and consequences, political ideologies and controversial decisions. Since this is a Western Civ. course, I will primarily focus on the War in the Western Theater, rather than the Pacific War.

Due this week: Note:--Assignments are organized by subtopics:

Causes: Read “Main Causes of World War II” and complete the accompanying crossword puzzle. Read and complete “Appeasement” worksheet.

Early Years of WWII: Read the following from Eyewitnesstohistory.com: “The Nazi Occupation of Poland 1939-1940, “France Surrenders, 1940”, “Hitler Tours Paris, 1940,” “The Battle of Britain,” and “The London Blitz.” Acting as an eyewitness news reporter for the London Times, use historical details from these sources to explain why the war is going badly for the Allies in a minimum of 150 words.

Later Years of WWII/Holocaust: Read the following from Eyewitnesstohistory.com: “The Invasion of Normandy,” “The Liberation of Paris,” “The Battle of Berlin,” and “London Celebrates V-E Day.” Acting as an eyewitness news reporter for the London Times, use historical details from these sources to explain why the Allies won the war in a minimum of 150 words. Read “Inside a Nazi Death Camp” and “The Sentencing and Execution of Nazi Criminals.” In at least 150 words, defend or oppose the decision to sentence and execute these criminals.

The A-Bomb, End of WWII, Consequences: Read “The Bombing of Hiroshima” from eyewitnesstohistory.com; Read and complete “The Decision to Drop the Bomb” and “The Atomic Bomb--Hiroshima and Nagasaki” (We will hold a mini in-class debate on this decision on Wednesday). Complete “Yalta and Potsdam” graphic organizer. Complete the “United Nations” worksheet.

WEEK #29 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapters 30 and 33 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Topics: End of European imperialism and decolonization: Independence in Post-WWII India, Pakistan, Africa and the Middle East

Note: We will have many assignment and discussion choices this week; if you get confused, bring it up to the class, so we can all reach a consensus on which assignments to tackle!

Assignments: 1) Read the Gandhi biography (do not complete any of the suggested activities) and “The Assassination of Gandhi” from eyewitnesstohistory.com. 2) We will host a Socratic Seminar on “Documents on Gandhi” (Yes, you must also complete the accompanying question!) 3) We will complete “India V. Pakistan Debate” OR “India V. Pakistan Nuke Assignment” (We’ll vote on which one to conduct in class). 4) Read “Nobel Award Ceremony Speech (Mandela) –12/10/93” and complete Nelson Mandela webquest. 5) We will complete “Activity: Should Jewish Holocaust Survivors Have Relocated to Israel?” in class, time permitting.

2) The Berlin Wall--Read the following primary sources about the Berlin Wall and the Cold War: 1) “The Russians Discover a Spy Tunnel,” 2)“I am a Berliner,” 3) “Tear down this Wall!” and 4)“A World that Stands as One.” Choosing ONE of the four readings, create ONE political cartoon, expressing a funny critique of the reading you chose, from either a Communist or Western Democratic perspective.

3) Cuban Missile Crisis—Complete the “Missiles of October” assignment

4) Late Cold War and effects--Finally, complete the “Arms Race and Helsinki Accords” worksheet as well as “Emerging Democracies in Eastern Europe and Russia” questions for “Discussion and Writing.”

WEEK #31 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapter 34 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapter).

Topics: Modern Communist China and its relationship to the World, including aspects of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Due this week: Download the folder “Modern China & Other Communist Conflicts.” Complete all readings and activities on modern China and the Korean War.For the Viet Nam War, review the U.S. in Viet Nam notes, read “Different Visions for Viet Nam” on pages 6-9 and the questions on page 9, as well as “Why U.S. lost Vietnam” worksheet.

WEEK #32 (Period #6):

Required readings: Stearns Chapters 35 and 36 (and review the AP Test Prep at the end of the chapters).

Due this week: PowerPoint Project/Film documentary on a global issue or conflict, plus a practice AP World History Exam!Note: I will move entirely away from lecture this week.You will be on stage, requiring 100% research, preparation and participation (the majority of your final grade depends on this)!Please note that the suggested topics focus on modern world conflicts and issues, often covered on the AP exam.THUS, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TEACHING YOUR CLASSMATES IMPORTANT CONTENT!

Topics for PowerPoint Project or Film Documentary:

1)The history of conflict in Palestine/Israel--Is anyone to blame and can a solution be reached?

2)The collapse of the Soviet Union—What was the impact on the eastern European countries, such as Germany and Poland?

3)Globalization, world energy use and crisis—What alternative sources of energy should the world research, develop and use?

4)Global terrorism and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan—How are terrorism and these wars linked and how should the United Nations and the world respond?

5)Nuclear development and dictatorships in North Korea and Iran—How should the West and the world respond?

6)The history of genocide, 1945-present (Note: Do not focus on the Holocaust). Has the United Nations and the world effectively acted against such violations of human rights?You should especially focus on “ethnic cleansing” in Bosnia and Rwanda.

7)Modern Latin American dictators, such as Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Should the United Nations and the world respond with economic sanctions or something more?

8)The issue of guest workers and immigrants in Europe—What rights do they deserve and should their services and numbers be limited in countries with strained economies?

9)The digital age—What is the Digital Age, and what are its products, results and dangers?

10) India Vs. Pakistan since 1947—What are some solutions to terrorism or the nuclear standoff?

11) “The Arab Spring” of 2011 – Impact on the Middle East and the rest of the word?

12) Other topic(s)? Please see me, with a proposed thesis statement and your preliminary research.

Project Requirements:

PowerPoint: Twelve-fifteen (12-15) slides with an introduction and thesis statement, body, conclusion and a bibliographic list of sources. Your thesis statement should address the central question that I provided for your topic, and you should use a wealth of evidence to back up your arguments. Yes, a PowerPoint presentation is a lot like a well-organized research paper, except that it also involves the creative use of visuals, subtitles and probing questions to get us to think!Your bibliography must contain at least five credible sources. Please see me with questions.

Video Documentary: Basically, the same requirements as listed above, with a movie length of 5-10 minutes.Your documentary must take a clear position on the issue and use reliable sources and images to back up your argument. Please see me with questions.

UNIT 5 AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP:

Download the Unit 5 Outline and vocab terms as well as the AP Practice Essay questions. You will be required to complete a few practice Unit 5 AP World History Change Over Time essays, Compare/Contrast essays, or DBQ questions. The practice exam will count as a test grade!

To prepare for the essay questions, you should use the graphic organizers to create essay outlines filled with historical content from notes and readings! Please refer to the essay acronyms and the writing tips for helpful advice.

NOTE: Before the AP World History exam in early May, I will require you to form study groups and create PowerPoint Jeopardy review games or other study activities for Units 1-5. We may even take another AP practice exam. Following the actual AP exam, you will be given several projects on issues in the Contemporary World up until the last day of school.